Crime & Safety

Still time to sign up for O'Fallon's Citizens Police Academy

Beginning March 15, the six-week class will meet from 6:45-9:45 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

For a dynamic course in police operations, enroll in the Citizens Police Academy.

Beginning March 15, the six-week class will meet from 6:45-9:45 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The final class will be held on April 25. Enrollment is generally open to area residents who are at least 18, and to 17-year-old graduating high school students. The cost of the course is $30.

“We encourage anyone who is interested in police work to enroll in this program now, because it is offered only once a year,” Officer Jeff Cook said in a news release. Cook is directing the academy.

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“Whether you’re considering a career in law enforcement or would just like to know more about law enforcement, the academy offers the best opportunity for a behind-the-scenes look at police operations.”

The Citizens Police Academy stresses hands-on training and participation whenever possible, and offers a chance to ride with an officer on patrol. The course includes an introduction to firearms training, tours of the St. Charles County Sheriff’s Department and the St. Charles County corrections facility, and presentations by professionals on identity theft, cyber crime, crisis negotiations, and other topics.

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Applications are available online and at the O’Fallon Police Department. Applicants must not have a felony conviction, an outstanding warrant or a misdemeanor arrest for moral issues. For more information, contact Officer Jeff Cook at jcook@ofallon.mo.us  or 636-542-7029. 


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